: characterized by self-awareness

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The self-aware smirk and carefree bounce of the record is a bit of a surprise, though. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026 The State’s humor is an interesting mixture of extremely dumb and self-aware. Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 July 2026 Whether such an android would have a soul or be self-aware, Lee said that's more speculative. Leonard David, Space.com, 3 July 2026 Individuals bringing up potential or current burnout should be praised for being self-aware and thinking ahead. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-aware

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First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-aware was in 1924

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“Self-aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-aware. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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: characterized by self-awareness
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